Old Willow Barn

Brrrrr, its another very chilly one today, with the reedbed lagoon almost completely frozen over. At least it gave plenty of opportunity for this drake Shoveler to practise his ice-skating skills! Thanks to Jeremy Eyeons for this photo, via our Flickr group, 2697538@N23." rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/groups/2697538@N23. Join and you may see your photos here too!

Today's sightings are in the comments below.

A first for Lincolnshire as rare birds make history at RSPB reserve near Boston They are one of the UK’s rarest breeding birds

We have availability for your summer getaway at *DISCOUNTED PRICES*

Old Willow Barn is close to RSPB Frampton Marsh which has a variety of fresh water habitats and provides close views of the abundant bird life of the Wash.
Why not take a day trip to the historic City of Lincoln or spend a day in Norfolk where you will find endless beaches.

To book please visit Sykes’ website in the link below:

https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/cottage/Lincolnshire-Burton-Ho/Old-Willow-Barn-984193.html

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who has enquired or suggested companies or individuals, we have now filled the position.

We are currently looking for a house keeper to clean/ change over our holiday let, which is one mile from Kirton village. Change over day is Friday between the hours of 10.00am and 4.00pm.
Good rate of pay.
DM if interested. 🧹🧺🧽🏠

It’s change over day and we’re ready to welcome our new guests with a Lincolnshire hamper! 🧀 they’ll also be able to enjoy this gorgeous sunshine on the patio, and maybe even use the bbq!!! 🌞

We love the kitchen in Old Willow Barn - spacious & practical! Thanks
Also, how stunning are the iron stair spindles made by 🤩

Happy Christmas to all our guests, Old and New. 🎅🏻🎄

Old Willow Barn is now complete! Our beautiful holiday let is now available for bookings. Please share this post. DM for more details.

LOVE the warm glow of these copper lined lights over the Breakfast Bar 😍
Only the cooker left to go in to the kitchen, and then it’s done 🙀

The bathroom is all ready for the finishing touches 🤍😍 in love with the shower lights (2nd pic)
Bagsy first bath!!!!!

The carpet is down 🙌🏽🙌🏽 it’s looking very cosy 😻 and this gorgeous paint in Lamp Room Grey is just the perfect colour 😻😻
The stairs are finished too, loving the dark contrast of the wrought iron 👏🏽 # #

It’s been all go this week landscaping the yard! What a transformation it will be once it’s grassed down 🏡

We’re loving these funky tiles that have just been laid in the utility room and loo! They make the room feel so bright! ☀️ the dark slate in the kitchen & living room has also been placed! Gorgeoussss!

Back to work in the barn👷🏼👷🏽‍♂️The oak stairs are in and looking very smart! Pip approves 🐶...look at that smile 😍
Just waiting for the wrought iron spindles to go on!
Bathroom tile decisions next...🛀

Using this time to get ahead with our interior choices! We’re in love with these fabrics from Charlotte Gaisford 😍😍 perfect for bedrooms and bathrooms 🛌Which would you choose?

Spring has definitely sprung here 🌳🌷which is ideal to dry out the plastering work that’s been done! 👷🏽We can’t wait for this horrible virus to blow over so the exciting part of interior decisions can begin! 🎨
Hope you’re all keeping safe and well during this horrible situation 🦠

Our beautiful window has now been fitted! We are really pleased with how it looks and we hope you like it too? 🏠 @ Kirton

Windows and doors in, along with the frame for the glass front! Time to batten down the hatches before Storm Ciara! 🌧🌪

View from the master bedroom🌳🌳Love that the wall is basically all glass, so much natural light 💡

Over the past 3 months work has commenced on the barn converting it into a luxurious holiday let.

So far the old roof has been removed, the south face has been re designed to make way for a large 2-storey window and the new pan tile roof has been completed.

Please follow our Instagram account too to keep up to date with the progress: oldwillowbarn_kirton